Men and women have very different carbon footprints. Climate changes affect men and women differently. Women are rarely involved in the decision-making processes when development and strategies are drawn up.
In the light of the Nordic governments' joint efforts on globalisation and a panel debate during the UN Women's Conference 2008, the Nordic Ministers for Gender Equality have raised the need for taking gender equality into consideration in combating climate change. They recommend that a focused and efficient climate effort need to ensure that both women and men's different life situations are taking into consideration. Both women and men's experiences and knowledge must be included in the planning of the future work. Gender equality is a driving force for welfare and sustainability. Gender equality and equal opportunities is a prerequisite for a healthy economy and a sustainable climate effort. Read more at the Nordic Council of Ministers' web-site
In 2009 NIKK focuses on climate change and gender equality. The next issue of NIKK magasin will present the theme in an English issue.
